Leah “Cricket” Graham Rose

TUPPERS PLAINS—Leah Raye “Cricket” Graham Rose of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Leah was born May 4, 1949, in Antiquity, Ohio.

She retired from Kroger and Walmart some 20 years ago. Cricket loved decorating for all of the holidays, especially Christmas. She loved putting puzzles together and watching Christmas movies. Cricket also enjoyed spending time with her family whenever she could.

She is survived by her loving partner of over 20 years, Randy Kidder; 3 sons, Kenneth “Charlie” (Lisa) Brown, Michael (Jill) Johnson and Ryan Kidder; a daughter, Tiffany (Dave) Putnam; 9 grandchildren, Michael, Deja, Samantha, Brandon, Bailey, Joe, Allie, Holden and Phoenix along with 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a very loving niece, Renee (Amy) Turley; 2 brothers, Bob (Ruthie) Graham and Dave (Jane) Graham; a sister, Lois (Daryl) Allen; and several nieces and nephews.

Cricket was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Darlene Graham and a loving sister, Linda Graham Turley.

She will be greatly missed by each and every member of her family.

A graveside ceremony will be held at a later date for immediate family members.

Arrangements have been entrusted to White Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.

You are invited to sign the online guestbook at ehwfh.com.